Schedule and where to watch Rafael Jódar against Luca Van Assche in the qualifying stage of the Australian Open 2026

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It could be one of the first big moments in Rafael Jódar's career. The Spaniard faces the possibility of making it, for the first time in his career, to the main draw of a Grand Slam. He is one victory away from achieving it at the 2026 Australian Open, and his opponent will be the French player Luca Van Assche. We'll tell you when and where to watch this match live.

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Full of confidence and with boundless ambition, Rafael Jódar faces the decisive match of the preliminary phase of the 2026 Australian Open with the confidence of being immersed in a very positive spiral and understanding that he is facing a golden opportunity to continue growing as a tennis player, gaining vital experiences, and adding points to the ranking. He has come without dropping a set in these first two matches, against Tu and Rodesch, and extending the good feelings he showed in the Next Gen Finals.

He will face a high-level player in Luca Van Assche, which represents a major challenge for the Spaniard. The Frenchman is currently ranked 165th in the world, but this is a circumstance resulting from injuries, having been 63rd in the world just over two years ago. He is trying to regain his best form, and this match could be crucial for him. He is a very solid baseline player who will demand a lot physically, mentally, and tactically from the Madrid native.

What time does Jódar play against Van Assche in the 2026 Australian Open

The match between Rafael Jódar and Luca Van Assche in the third round of the preliminary phase of the 2026 Australian Open will take place this Thursday, January 15th, in the second shift on court 14, around 03:00h in Spain, that is, 13:00 local time. It can be watched live on HBO Max with a subscription streaming service.

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